Sculpting for Beginners: "I Love You" Raccoon- Great for Mother's Day!
Let's sculpt this ADORABLE raccoon together! This sweet little guy brightens any room he's in, and he makes a great Mother's Day gift!
Christina Broadway
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This lesson will give students step-by-step instructions on how to create this adorable lovey raccoon. Your raccoon will stand approximately 2-3 inches tall. This class encourages creativity and individual artistic expression. Students will be able to choose the color of their raccoons and any clothing/accessories/or items they would like to add to the project. The teacher will give step-by-step instructions that includes excellent visual and verbal instructions and explanations. The difficulty level of this class can be rated at a beginner plus level. Students with no clay experience are welcome; however, parent supervision is suggested for particularly young learners. Sculpting has a variety of benefits! -Improves fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination -Encourages problem solving and perseverance through trial and error -Cultivates creativity -Stimulates and engages the brain by learning through play
Learning Goals
Students will improve their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, concentration, and spatial reasoning.
Other Details
Supply List
The best type of clay for this project is polymer, or oven-bake, clay. I recommend this sculpt and bake kit. It is great for beginners and has tons of useful tools and colors. It also contains many eye pins for making your sculpture hangable if you desire. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQGP98D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AmHIFbYBCEMC6 I have also used this smaller kit, and it is also excellent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WJ41L9Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_loHIFb4A7W25F You are welcome to use any clay you'd like, but the larger set is the set we'll be working with in class. Bake at 275° under a foil tent for 45 minutes. After the timer stops, turn off the oven and leave your creation inside for 20-30 minutes to prevent rapid cool down. When clay cools too fast, it can crack. Other supplies that are helpful: Parchment paper to cover your workspace. I personally work on a 12x18" tile because of how easy it is to clean (approximately $3 at Home Depot). Sarah wrap Ziplock bags (I recommend snack bags). Toothpicks If you are not buying the above set, you will also need these: Clay - You may use white clay, but we will not be painting in class. I recommend pre-colored clay. Sculpting tools (suggested but not required) Paring knife or exacto knife. Other optional supplies: Rolling pin (acrylic recommended)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hello, parents!
My name is Christina Broadway, and I am so excited to meet your student! My older kids and young adults usually call me Ms. Broadway or "Ms. B." To the littles I'm typically known as "Ms. Christina."
I graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in English, and I'm working to earn Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Over the past 15 years, I have taught preschool, middle school, and high school children. I have taught online for almost 3 years. To say teaching is my calling is an understatement; I am a teacher at heart and it colors every aspect of my life.
My husband and I live on the Texas coast and love to fish, play board games, and travel.
My love for teaching began with English and Language Arts. Ironically, when I was in grade school, I found English to be very boring and rigid; however, when I got to college, I took some English courses that opened my eyes to how fun language and literature can be! I realized that while literacy and language art skills are important for social, academic, and vocational purposes, they can also be an avenue for creativity and artistic expression. I strive to make my classes both challenging and fun. Most of all, I always try to teach literature and grammar in a way that will be useful and meaningful to my students throughout their lives.
Finally, I am an artist. I am a self-taught baker, sculptor, and painter. (I have even painted some classic works of art ON CAKE!) I believe art is a valuable tool for cultivating self-expression, analytical skills, and emotional health. Children who participate in art and music programs are statistically more likely to perform better in their core subjects. As a result, I love connecting with students through art. I strive to make my art classes accessible for learners of all skill levels and abilities. I am truly amazed by what children are capable of when we give them the guidance and opportunity.
Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about me. I hope to see you soon!
-ChristinaReviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-12 learners per class
